Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Painting & Decorating Experts in Retford
Established in 1962, L Dobell & Sons is a family-run painting and decorating business serving Retford and surrounding areas. Founded by Leslie Dobell, the company has transitioned through three generations, with Paul Dobell now leading operations alongside his father Martin. Our expertise spans interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, and coving, using premium products from brands like Dulux, Johnstone's, and Leyland. We specialise in colour matching for luxury brands including Farrow & Ball and Zoffany, ensuring tailored solutions for domestic and light commercial clients.With over six decades of combined experience, we prioritise meticulous craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our team consistently delivers high-quality finishes while maintaining a commitment to tidiness and professional advice. Testimonials highlight our dependable service, transformative results, and deep local market knowledge, cementing our reputation as trusted decorators in the region.
Services
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Wallpapering
Coving Installation
Domestic Decorating
Commercial Painting
Colour Matching
Property Maintenance
Surface Preparation
Finishing Touches
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 60 years of experience.
- We use only high-quality products from trusted brands like Dulux and Johnstones.
- Our team offers expert colour matching for premium brands including Farrow & Ball.
- We provide reliable, friendly service with a commitment to leaving properties spotless.
- Our third-generation expertise ensures exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
What people say
Perfect quality
Fantastic job
Delighted with results
Knowledgeable on colour co-ordination
Good value for money
Services
Interior Painting
We offer expert interior painting services using premium products to enhance your living or working space. Our skilled team ensures meticulous attention to detail, providing durable and aesthetically pleasing finishes. Trusted by local homeowners and businesses for over six decades.
Exterior Painting
Our exterior painting services protect and revitalise properties with weather-resistant coatings. Using high-quality materials, we ensure long-lasting finishes that enhance curb appeal while maintaining structural integrity. Ideal for residential and commercial buildings.
Wallpapering
We provide professional wallpapering solutions for seamless, durable finishes. Our team handles pattern matching, surface preparation, and installation of premium wallpapers, transforming spaces with precision and care.
Coving Installation
Specialising in coving and decorative plasterwork, we add elegant architectural details to interiors. Our installations enhance room aesthetics with crisp lines and flawless finishes, tailored to traditional or modern designs.
Colour Matching
We offer expert colour-matching services for luxury brands like Farrow & Ball and Zoffany. Our team ensures precise replication of shades, allowing clients to achieve bespoke colour schemes with confidence.
People
Paul Dobell
Director
Third-generation decorator with over 25 years' experience. Specialises in premium interior/exterior finishes, colour matching, and project management. Committed to maintaining family legacy of excellence.
Martin Dobell
Senior Decorator
With 50+ years in the trade, Martin oversees quality control and complex projects. His expertise in traditional techniques ensures timeless results for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation estimates for all painting and decorating projects.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Retford, Worksop, and surrounding areas of Nottinghamshire.
What services do you specialise in?
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, wallpapering, coving, and colour-matching luxury paint brands.
Are you a family-run business?
Yes, we are a third-generation family business established in 1962.
Do you use high-quality materials?
We use premium products from Dulux, Johnstone's, and Leyland, with colour-matching for Farrow & Ball.
